Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
279 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Phillip C. Showell Elementary School, located in Selbyville, Delaware, is a key institution within the Indian River School District. Serving a diverse student population in a growing coastal community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills in its youngest learners. By focusing on rigorous curriculum standards and differentiated instruction, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while promoting a lifelong love of learning.
Beyond its academic core, the school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. Phillip C. Showell Elementary utilizes a variety of resources and extracurricular programs to encourage student participation and character building, reflecting the Indian River School District’s commitment to "excellence in education." With its focus on inclusivity and safety, the school strives to be a pillar of the Selbyville community, ensuring that each child receives the personalized attention necessary to reach their full potential.
Beyond its academic core, the school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. Phillip C. Showell Elementary utilizes a variety of resources and extracurricular programs to encourage student participation and character building, reflecting the Indian River School District’s commitment to "excellence in education." With its focus on inclusivity and safety, the school strives to be a pillar of the Selbyville community, ensuring that each child receives the personalized attention necessary to reach their full potential.
279
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 142 |
| Hispanic | 86 |
| Black | 30 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White142 (50.9 %)
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Hispanic86 (30.8 %)
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Black30 (10.8 %)
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Two or More11 (3.9 %)
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Asian9 (3.2 %)
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American Indian1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Indian River School District |
| Phone: | (302)436-1040 |
| Website: | http://www.ps.irsd.k12.de.us |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 279 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
46
Grade 1
46
Grade 2
54
Grade 3
32
Grade 4
47
Grade 5
54
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 46 |
| Grade 1 | 46 |
| Grade 2 | 54 |
| Grade 3 | 32 |
| Grade 4 | 47 |
| Grade 5 | 54 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 133 | 47.7% |
| Male | 146 | 52.3% |
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